A member asked:

Tests only show hypothyroidism. no pcos. ive gained weight, ive had hair loss, irregular/absent periods, and lots of hair on my face and neck. i know most of these also happen with hypothyroidism, but not excess hair. what else could cause it?

Q: tests only show hypothyroidism. no pcos. ive gained weight, ive had hair loss, irregular/absent periods, and lots of hair on my face and neck. i know most of these also happen with hypothyroidism, but not excess hair. what else could cause it?

: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see an endocrinologist as your symptoms suggest more than thyroid deficiency. Wish you good health!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see an endocrinologist as your symptoms suggest more than thyroid deficiency. Wish you good health!

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 7/2/2022

0 views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

Tests only show hypothyroidism. no pcos. ive gained weight, ive had hair loss, irregular/absent periods, and lots of hair on my face and neck. i know most of these also happen with hypothyroidism, but not excess hair. what else could cause it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

How to tell difference between possible PCOS & Perimeno? I have high estrogen, hair on neck, mostly reg periods but occasionally missed, NO perimeno signs other than occa missed P. High fsh, tho. PCOS or Perimeno?

A member asked:

Does metformin 500 cause missed periods?Was put on it for pcos but had regular cycles before tht.Was also diagnosed with hypothyroid but under control

A member asked:

I have amenorrhea for more than a year now, hair loss and gained weight. gave birth last 2018, no period for 2 years (breastfeeding), got period for a few months then the amenorrhea started, do I have pcos?

A member asked:

I miss periods and have excess hair, acne, weight. I suscpeted pcos. Dr did blood test, pelvic us. Tests came back normal. What could be wrong?

A member asked:

PCOS - Facial hair growth, weight gain (currently 135lbs but was 150), absent period (1+yrs) but can't take oral contraceptives. How to treat?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

How common is is pcos? I feel like I have all the symptoms ( irregular/missed periods, weight gain, excess hair on lower belly and neck, thin hair)

I'm 19, married,over weight and have irregular periods. Doctor gave neodipar 500mg do you think I've PCOS? I've thick hair on body & face get tired v

2nd day period tests: TSH: 1.517uIU/ml LH: 6.12mIU FSH: 6:81mIU Prolactin: 24.77ng/ml(3.8-23 range) Is this PCOS or thyroid issue? U-sound was normal, Ive depression, anxiety, cant remember things I study and hair fall! What looks wrong?

Hello Sir/Madam, I have been suffering from some health issues for a few days. The symptoms are - 1) Hair Loss 2) Gaining Weight 3) Belly fat increasing 4) Irregular period. I have a medical history of PCOS. I was under medicine but After a few days?

Slight high triglycerides, hair on neck, slight high testosterone. Are these alone proof of PCOS? Got preg 3 yrs ago no problem, periods regular.

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?